Shannon Cooke (born 2 February 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Birmingham City. Cooke has competed for England at the Under-15 and Under-19 level.
Cooke made her Arsenal debut in the FA Women's Super League in the penultimate match of the 2017âÂÂ18 season. She came on in the 87th minute, replacing goalscorer Beth Mead in a 2âÂÂ0 win over Sunderland.
On 31 January 2023, Cooke joined West Ham United on a long-term contract.
In January 2025, Cooke joined Women's Championship leaders Birmingham City on loan for the remainder of the season. Cooke earned the club's goal of the season award, the Women's Championship goal of the month (February), the Women's Championship defender of the month (February), and was nominated for the Women's Championship goal of the season. On 5 July 2025, it was announced that Cooke had signed permanently with Birmingham.
Arsenal
Women's FA Cup runners up: 2017âÂÂ18